How do I host a website?

**scarlet rose** · 02-25-2008 01:48 AM

I have been checking out Hostgator to host a wordpress blog or any website. I have checked into Yahoo as well as GoDaddy. I had GoDaddy at one time and could not figure it out for the life of me. I looked at the site builder on Hostgator and it was pretty user friendly, but I want to put google adsense and other affiliate links on my site. Can I even put java script or html on the site builders?

I checked out the CP portion with all of the specifics, but I do not understand what any of it means. I know a little about html, enough to make a website, but where would I put it? It mentioned something about Frontpage, but is it something I have to have already or does Hostgator come with it? Where do I put the code to actually make a site? What does all of this mumbo jumbo mean?

**slnet** · 03-01-2008 05:44 PM

I have not much idea of a hostgator.. but let me ask some few questions and I might be able to point you to the right direction....

Do you have Cpanel/Direct Admin/V Deck or similar admin interface..
Are you provided with something like ftp.yoursite.com

Do you know how to login to your ftp server if provided...

you know what... just post the description of your host details... I will tell you what to do next...

**cyberbog** · 03-02-2008 01:22 AM

Its very easy to setup a site. If you need help in setting up let me know I can help.

Btw don't you feel hostgator is too costly to host a wordpress blog?

You can get cheaper and better hosting services.

**WeberTalk** · 03-03-2008 12:21 PM

What kind of site do you want to host?

Most of the hosting sites provides the software in their control panel so it is easy to setup with just few clicks.

**slnet** · 03-04-2008 10:26 PM

since rose didn't want to answer.. I guess she is not interested in getting help...

**temi** · 03-15-2008 12:22 AM

Hostgator are not bad, I use them form some of my hosting.

**wired076** · 03-15-2008 02:12 PM

Yeah I agree where is the person that started this thread as we haven't heard back in regards to how she is doing with it but for files ftp - file transfer protocol is the way to go.

**info111** · 10-14-2008 11:24 AM

Why don't you try for paid hosting.

I have 2 websites hosting with them and never faced any problem

**Techguy** · 10-31-2008 11:47 AM

Yes, I have dealt with before and found them to be the best in the field.They have plans that fit to every need. The servers are stable. The support team is dependable and technically competant.
Value for the money you pay !

**wired076** · 10-31-2008 11:52 AM

This topic has become inactive and is starting to go off topic. Originally about how to create a site and upload files.

Therefore it is to be locked.